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AM53 AYY

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 AYY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,800 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,908 miles

extensive welding repairs to rear axle rear chassis and body now heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Jul 2019 123,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 May 2019 123,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,164 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 109,336 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,015 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 90,385 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2013 90,385 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,937 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

n/s front tyre wearing on inner tread

o/s front tyre wearing thin

o/s n/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s n/s rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,209 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,340 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,340 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,508 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,994 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 46,994 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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AM53 AYY is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 AYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM53 AYY is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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